Directed by Darren Aronofsky. Starring Brendan Fraser, Hong Chau, Sadie Sink, Ty Simpkins, and Samantha Morton. Distributed by A24. Review by Jon Negroni. Narrated by Jon Negroni. You can read the written version of this review here.

Directed by Darren Aronofsky. Starring Brendan Fraser, Hong Chau, Sadie Sink, Ty Simpkins, and Samantha Morton. Distributed by A24. Review by Jon Negroni. Narrated by Jon Negroni. You can read the written version of this review <a href="inbetweendrafts.com/the-whale-review/">here</a>.

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'The Whale' Review

This week, Jon Negroni and Travis Hymas discuss the latest chapter of the One Piece manga, titled “Stalemate.” Though based on that stellar color spread, maybe it should be called Checkmate...One Piece 1113 is currently available to read for free on Viz.

We want your feedback! If you have any questions, corrections, or your own theories and speculation, please leave us a comment below. You can also email us (rookipirateradio@gmail.com) or join our Discord! We’ll be back to discuss One Piece 1114 after it comes out, but in the meantime, be sure to subscribe to Rookie Pirate Radio on your favorite podcast app, so you can stay up to date on all our releases.

Discussion Points for One Piece 1113 (Spoilers!):
We were right about Vegapunk's brain! Good job, us.
Vegapunk is a centrist fence-sitter and that's that.
Saturn and Robin and tension.
One Piece is an adaptation of Titanic?!
The prophecy of Luffy destroying Fishman Island continues to look bright.
A worldwide flood, ancient weapons, and artificial clouds...
Fishman Island's exclusion from the broadcast might be intentional.
The world will probably assume Luffy killed Vegapunk which would be major.
Luffy's dream of becoming the Pirate King could represent his desire to be the last pirate and create a world that doesn't need pirates anymore.
Luffy's ideology as a pirate is unique and deeply ingrained in his character. Each member of the Straw Hat Pirates has a unique dream that contributes to his dream.
We need to know how injured Robin really is.
Understanding different perspectives can help avoid misunderstandings and conflicts with Sanji's behavior toward women evolving over the course of the story.
The theory of the ancient kingdom being Impel Down is interesting.
Climate change and increasing marine presence can be forms of enforcement The concept of a floating island or a kingdom of pirates that can move around is fascinating and adds depth to the One Piece world.
Everyone's theories about the world of One Piece are about to be put to the test.
Moving islands? Floating islands?
The ancient kingdom and the Void Century are of course connected to the mystery behind the Poneglyphs, but also the weird navigation an other climate events that might be key to finding Laugh Tale.
Momo may already have a general idea of the world sinking and that is why he wanted to wait to open the borders of Wano.
The theory of a big party where all the islands are connected is...nice.
The rising ocean tides could have led to the creation of islands and underwater places. And the sky islands and the ancient kingdom could have been methods of escaping the growing ocean waters.
The weapons, such as Pluton and Uranus, may have had the power to drain the world or separate the islands.
The possibility of Kuzan joining Blackbeard's crew as a mole is discussed
We question the logic behind Kuzan leaving the Marines if he is a valuable asset
Leaving a rating on Apple Podcasts helps support the podcast and provides valuable feedback.

Extra Credits:

Our intro music is a remix version of “Overtaken” from the One Piece anime, cut together by Jon Negroni. Our podcast artwork is by Jon Negroni. Travis Hymas is the Anime & Manga editor of InBetweenDrafts, and Jon Negroni is the Film Editor of InBetweenDrafts. Our recap of One Piece 1113 is based on the English translation of the manga, courtesy of Viz. In case you didn’t know already, Eiichiro Oda is the creator of One Piece. Plus, we’re not just a One Piece podcast by the way! If you have a manga or anime you’d like us to cover or mention on the show, definitely reach out.

This week, <a href="https://inbetweendrafts.com/author/jonnegroni/">Jon Negroni</a> and <a href="https://inbetweendrafts.com/author/hymastravis/">Travis Hymas</a> discuss the latest chapter of the One Piece manga, titled “Stalemate.” Though based on that stellar color spread, maybe it should be called Checkmate...One Piece 1113 is currently available to read for free on <a href="https://www.viz.com/shonenjump/chapters/one-piece?locale=en">Viz</a>.
We want your feedback! If you have any questions, corrections, or your own theories and speculation, please leave us a comment below. You can also email us (rookipirateradio@gmail.com) or <a href="https://discord.gg/wG5g8RR4m2">join our Discord</a>! We’ll be back to discuss One Piece 1114 after it comes out, but in the meantime, be sure to <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/in-between-drafts/playlists/rookie-pirate-radio">subscribe</a> to <a href="https://inbetweendrafts.com/category/anime-manga/rookie-pirate-radio/">Rookie Pirate Radio</a> on your favorite podcast app, so you can stay up to date on all our releases.
Discussion Points for One Piece 1113 (Spoilers!):
<ul>
<li>We were right about Vegapunk's brain! Good job, us.</li>
<li>Vegapunk is a centrist fence-sitter and that's that.</li>
<li>Saturn and Robin and tension.</li>
<li>One Piece is an adaptation of Titanic?!</li>
<li>The prophecy of Luffy destroying Fishman Island continues to look bright.</li>
<li>A worldwide flood, ancient weapons, and artificial clouds...</li>
<li>Fishman Island's exclusion from the broadcast might be intentional.</li>
<li>The world will probably assume Luffy killed Vegapunk which would be major.</li>
<li>Luffy's dream of becoming the Pirate King could represent his desire to be the last pirate and create a world that doesn't need pirates anymore.</li>
<li>Luffy's ideology as a pirate is unique and deeply ingrained in his character. Each member of the Straw Hat Pirates has a unique dream that contributes to his dream.</li>
<li>We need to know how injured Robin really is.</li>
<li>Understanding different perspectives can help avoid misunderstandings and conflicts with Sanji's behavior toward women evolving over the course of the story.</li>
<li>The theory of the ancient kingdom being Impel Down is interesting.</li>
<li>Climate change and increasing marine presence can be forms of enforcement The concept of a floating island or a kingdom of pirates that can move around is fascinating and adds depth to the One Piece world.</li>
<li>Everyone's theories about the world of One Piece are about to be put to the test.</li>
<li>Moving islands? Floating islands?</li>
<li>The ancient kingdom and the Void Century are of course connected to the mystery behind the Poneglyphs, but also the weird navigation an other climate events that might be key to finding Laugh Tale.</li>
<li>Momo may already have a general idea of the world sinking and that is why he wanted to wait to open the borders of Wano.</li>
<li>The theory of a big party where all the islands are connected is...nice.</li>
<li>The rising ocean tides could have led to the creation of islands and underwater places. And the sky islands and the ancient kingdom could have been methods of escaping the growing ocean waters.</li>
<li>The weapons, such as Pluton and Uranus, may have had the power to drain the world or separate the islands.</li>
<li>The possibility of Kuzan joining Blackbeard's crew as a mole is discussed</li>
<li>We question the logic behind Kuzan leaving the Marines if he is a valuable asset</li>
<li>Leaving a rating on Apple Podcasts helps support the podcast and provides valuable feedback.</li>
</ul>
Extra Credits:
Our intro music is a remix version of “Overtaken” from the One Piece anime, cut together by Jon Negroni. Our podcast artwork is by Jon Negroni. Travis Hymas is the Anime &amp; Manga editor of <a href="https://inbetweendrafts.com/our-origin-story/">InBetweenDrafts</a>, and Jon Negroni is the Film Editor of InBetweenDrafts. Our recap of One Piece 1113 is based on the English translation of the manga, courtesy of Viz. In case you didn’t know already, Eiichiro Oda is the creator of One Piece. Plus, we’re not just a One Piece podcast by the way! If you have a manga or anime you’d like us to cover or mention on the show, definitely reach out.

One Piece 1113 – 'Stalemate'

This week, Jon Negroni (me) and Travis Hymas discuss the latest chapter of the One Piece manga, titled “Hard Aspects.” And don't worry, not an aspect of this conversation is hard to understand. One Piece 1112 is currently available to read for free on Viz.

We want your feedback! If you have any questions, corrections, or your own theories and speculation, please email us (rookipirateradio@gmail.com) or join our Discord! 

Discussion Points for One Piece 1112 (Spoilers!):
We speculate about the potential reveal of Vegapunk's brain and its role in the broadcast.
The Straw Hats' survival and escape are now a real question mark with the Gorosei closing in on them.
Franky is just so great?! Here's why Franky is just so great. Quick bounty talk about Franky, too.
Bonnie joining the crew just becomes more and more feasible thanks to this chapter! No, seriously!
OK but what is Vegapunk's message really going to be? We have some theories.
The Gorosei's powers may be based on mythical beings rather than Devil Fruit abilities...
Did Vegapunk clone himself while Travis wasn't watching?
The satellites might die when Vegapunk finally "dies." Right?
Bonnie could control S-Bear and the husk of Kuma. Right?
We have some fun speculating Yamato's new "scabbards" possibly including the Tobi Roppo.
Some theories on Edison's plan to save the Sunny.

Extra Credits

Our intro music is a remix version of “Overtaken” from the One Piece anime, cut together by Jon Negroni. Our podcast artwork is by Jon Negroni. Travis Hymas is the Anime & Manga editor of InBetweenDrafts, and Jon Negroni is the Film Editor of InBetweenDrafts. Our recap of One Piece 1112 is based on the English translation of the manga, courtesy of Viz.

This week, <a href="https://inbetweendrafts.com/author/jonnegroni/">Jon Negroni</a> (me) and <a href="https://inbetweendrafts.com/author/hymastravis/">Travis Hymas</a> discuss the latest chapter of the One Piece manga, titled “Hard Aspects.” And don't worry, not an aspect of this conversation is hard to understand. One Piece 1112 is currently available to read for free on <a href="https://www.viz.com/shonenjump/chapters/one-piece?locale=en">Viz</a>.
We want your feedback! If you have any questions, corrections, or your own theories and speculation, please email us (rookipirateradio@gmail.com) or <a href="https://discord.gg/wG5g8RR4m2">join our Discord</a>! 
Discussion Points for One Piece 1112 (Spoilers!):
<ul>
<li>We speculate about the potential reveal of Vegapunk's brain and its role in the broadcast.</li>
<li>The Straw Hats' survival and escape are now a real question mark with the Gorosei closing in on them.</li>
<li>Franky is just so great?! Here's why Franky is just so great. Quick bounty talk about Franky, too.</li>
<li>Bonnie joining the crew just becomes more and more feasible thanks to this chapter! No, seriously!</li>
<li>OK but what is Vegapunk's message really going to be? We have some theories.</li>
<li>The Gorosei's powers may be based on mythical beings rather than Devil Fruit abilities...</li>
<li>Did Vegapunk clone himself while Travis wasn't watching?</li>
<li>The satellites might die when Vegapunk finally "dies." Right?</li>
<li>Bonnie could control S-Bear and the husk of Kuma. Right?</li>
<li>We have some fun speculating Yamato's new "scabbards" possibly including the Tobi Roppo.</li>
<li>Some theories on Edison's plan to save the Sunny.</li>
</ul>
Extra Credits
Our intro music is a remix version of “Overtaken” from the One Piece anime, cut together by Jon Negroni. Our podcast artwork is by Jon Negroni. Travis Hymas is the Anime &amp; Manga editor of <a href="https://inbetweendrafts.com/our-origin-story/">InBetweenDrafts</a>, and Jon Negroni is the Film Editor of InBetweenDrafts. Our recap of One Piece 1112 is based on the English translation of the manga, courtesy of Viz.

One Piece 1112 – 'Hard Aspects'

On a Jon-less Rookie Pirate Radio, Travis Hymas (Me) and Ally Johnson take a look at the Spring 2024 anime season. We discuss new and returning series of interest, one that isn’t worth your time, and lament the state of anime on one streamer in particular.

It’s a packed season! Here’s what we talk about in detail: 

New series: Wind Breaker, A Condition Called Love, Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf, Oblivion Battery, Sand Land, Whisper Me A Love Song, Go Go Loser Ranger!, Grandpa and Grandma Turn Young Again, Jellyfish Can’t Swim In The Night, Kaiju No. 8., Train to the End of the World

Returning: My Hero Academia, Demon Slayer, Sound Euphonium, Laid Back Camp, and the upcoming films for Blue Lock and Haikyu!! 

There’s also a little bit of Jon slander, as a treat. 

We want your feedback! If you have any questions, corrections, or your own theories and speculation, please leave us a comment below. You can also email us (rookipirateradio@gmail.com) or join our Discord and message us in the One Piece Spoilers Chat server. Be sure to subscribe to Rookie Pirate Radio on your favorite podcast app, so you can stay up to date on all our releases.

Extra Credits – The Big Spring 2024 Anime Season Episode

Our intro music is a remix version of “Overtaken” from the One Piece anime, cut together by Jon Negroni. Our podcast artwork was created by Jon Negroni. Travis Hymas is the Anime & Manga editor of InBetweenDrafts, Ally Johnson is the Editor in Chief of InBetweenDrafts, and Jon Negroni is the Film Editor of InBetweenDrafts. You can find more episodes of Rookie Pirate Radio right here.

On a Jon-less Rookie Pirate Radio, Travis Hymas (Me) and Ally Johnson take a look at the Spring 2024 anime season. We discuss new and returning series of interest, one that isn’t worth your time, and lament the state of anime on one streamer in particular.
It’s a packed season! Here’s what we talk about in detail: 
New series: Wind Breaker, A Condition Called Love, Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf, Oblivion Battery, Sand Land, Whisper Me A Love Song, Go Go Loser Ranger!, Grandpa and Grandma Turn Young Again, Jellyfish Can’t Swim In The Night, Kaiju No. 8., Train to the End of the World
Returning: My Hero Academia, Demon Slayer, Sound Euphonium, Laid Back Camp, and the upcoming films for Blue Lock and Haikyu!! 
There’s also a little bit of Jon slander, as a treat. 
We want your feedback! If you have any questions, corrections, or your own theories and speculation, please leave us a comment below. You can also email us (rookipirateradio@gmail.com) or <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.google.com/url?q%3Dhttps://discord.gg/wG5g8RR4m2%26amp;sa%3DD%26amp;source%3Deditors%26amp;ust%3D1712847932485050%26amp;usg%3DAOvVaw2kvpbZaTa8Iz2vd0vzgRhi&amp;sa=D&amp;source=docs&amp;ust=1712847932489555&amp;usg=AOvVaw0qPwUIpLkSOWTmjGpAg6Pf">join our Discord</a> and message us in the One Piece Spoilers Chat server. Be sure to <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.google.com/url?q%3Dhttps://omny.fm/shows/in-between-drafts/playlists/rookie-pirate-radio%26amp;sa%3DD%26amp;source%3Deditors%26amp;ust%3D1712847932485505%26amp;usg%3DAOvVaw3YsNosD5qxXi3JxAQBLh2J&amp;sa=D&amp;source=docs&amp;ust=1712847932489751&amp;usg=AOvVaw1ZEmT9jOFghLiswMI9KBth">subscribe</a> to Rookie Pirate Radio on your favorite podcast app, so you can stay up to date on all our releases.
Extra Credits – The Big Spring 2024 Anime Season Episode
Our intro music is a remix version of “Overtaken” from the One Piece anime, cut together by Jon Negroni. Our podcast artwork was created by Jon Negroni. Travis Hymas is the Anime &amp; Manga editor of <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.google.com/url?q%3Dhttps://inbetweendrafts.com/our-origin-story/%26amp;sa%3DD%26amp;source%3Deditors%26amp;ust%3D1712847932486116%26amp;usg%3DAOvVaw0n9bM_YZn-CMDahAXEP2WK&amp;sa=D&amp;source=docs&amp;ust=1712847932489955&amp;usg=AOvVaw1j51fLVbFgUVZEXsr-KolR">InBetweenDrafts</a>, Ally Johnson is the Editor in Chief of InBetweenDrafts, and Jon Negroni is the Film Editor of InBetweenDrafts. You can find more episodes of Rookie Pirate Radio <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.google.com/url?q%3Dhttps://inbetweendrafts.com/category/anime-manga/rookie-pirate-radio/%26amp;sa%3DD%26amp;source%3Deditors%26amp;ust%3D1712847932486392%26amp;usg%3DAOvVaw3C3cq_1-3A_FTgPCsPU1N_&amp;sa=D&amp;source=docs&amp;ust=1712847932490057&amp;usg=AOvVaw2fBIVH-yfQn5vPPB4ms7Wt">right here</a>.

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